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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.63, 6,256.50 and 2,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.63, 6,256.50 and 2,544.33 is: 3,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.63 : 6,256.50 = 2,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.63/6,256.50 = 2,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.63x = 6,256.50 × 2,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.63x = 15,918,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918,600.65/4,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.23

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